Submit Manuscript | http://medcraveonline.com Whole body vibration and cardiovascular respond The application of new scientifc knowledge on the practice of physical therapy continue to challenge our capability to scientifcally test the effcacy of products designed to increase and further to improve physical performance and health. Whole body vibration (WBV) module represent, can be example of this new technology. Numerous studies provide inside of the biomechanical and physiological effects of WBV on human body. However, we are faced with more questions than answers when it comes to WBV well-grounded evidence. Our review provides the scientifc basis, rationale that is necessary before incorporation of WBV into a physical therapy treatment with a valid, reliable positive declaration of success. It has been shown that mechanical oscillatory-cycloid vibration, applied to the muscle belly or tendons are able to stimulate sensory receptors. However, the effect of vibration depend on the properties of the muscle, frequency of vibration, level of pre-contraction, position of the body etc. Evidence for justifcation can be extrapolated from the data of 1 where after completion of 12-weeks training program, blood fow and body composition in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) where analyzed. Results pointing to the conclusion that heart rate and blood fow signifcantly increased after WBV compare with control. Also, waist hip ratio and body fat were positively altered. Authors concluded that WBV can present effective means for incrementation of lower extremities blood fow and also lower adiposity in patient with T2DM. Other investigation 2 compare WBV and moist heat on lower extremity skin temperature and skin blood fow in normative older subjects. Mean skin blood fow following a 10 minutes inactive vibration coupling with moist heat exhibit marked difference in comparison to the control group, active vibration, and basic massaging heating pad. Therefore, authors claim that the combination of moist heat and passive vibration is an unexplored path that markedly elevates skin blood fow, while only modestly increasing skin temperature in the lower extremity of normative older cohorts. Moreover, 3 and his colleagues attempt to assess the effectiveness of low amplitude extra luminally applied 50 Hz Localized Low Frequency Vibration (LLFV) in dissolution of 1hour old clots immersed in Heparinized Saline. Results revealed that LLFV yielded statistically superior clot dissolution (25%) in comparison to the non-vibrated control (5%) (p<0.0003). Given the results of this study LLFV may hold potential as a safe and practical adjunct to clot disruptive drug therapy in frst line clearance of acute arterial thrombosis in the emergency setting. However, LLFV is not recommended in treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis, as sudden mobilization of clot in this scenario could lead to a worsening condition. In another study 4 was demonstrated that 3 months of WBV exposure had a plausible infuence on arterial stiffness in adult men and could be considered as a complementary exercise. This is consistent with 5 suggesting, that exercise training program that incorporates WBV, diminish arterial rigidity in postmenopausal women with pre-hypertension and hypertension. These researchers were able to demonstrate improved systemic and lower extremities arterial stiffness, favorable blood pressure and muscle strength. That on the other hand can reduce cardiovascular and disability risks in particular cohorts. Moreover, similar to a previous investigation 6 examined if WBV is able to enhance skin blood fow and nitric oxide (NO) blood concentration in individuals with restless legs syndrome (RLS), where data were match to comparable sample. The obtain results pointing to the conclusion that blood fow was signifcantly higher in RLS group compare to control. There was no improvement in NO concentration from blood drown at the antecubital fossa, within subjects and between groups. Nevertheless, what can be gathered from this investigation is that more research should be done to elucidate if RLS subjects will react differently to WBV in different times of the day. Moreover, autonomous neural system activity should be assessed as well. Further evidence in favor of WBV came from 7 where authors analyzed popliteal artery mean blood velocity, peak blood velocity, arterial resting diameter and blood fow after 12-weeks of simultaneous implementation of WBV and electromyo-stimulation in patients with spinal cord injury. In addition, muscle thickness (gastrocnemius) and bone mineral density in the neck were also analyzed. We can conclude that the experimental group experience increased arterial resting diameter, blood fow, gastrocnemius muscle thickness when compare to baseline values. Authors claim that the interplay of WBV and electromyo-stimulation can be acknowledged as encouraging alternative to reverse the musculoskeletal atrophy and enhance peripheral vascular characteristics in spinal cord injury patients. Additional evidence come from 8 where the cardiac patients were subject to 3-months, 30- minute bout of low frequency vibration. These researchers were able to demonstrate that low frequency vibration can MOJ Sports Med. 2018;2(5):137‒138. 137 © 2018 Uher. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and build upon your work non-commercially. Vibrotherapy and cardiovascular health Volume 2 Issue 5 - 2018 Ivan Uher Institute of Physical Education and Sport, P J Safarik University, Kosice Slovakia Correspondence: Ivan Uher, Institute of Physical Education and Sport, Pavol Jozef Safarik University, Slovakia, Tel: 421 9153 16532, Email ivan.uher@upjs.sk Received: August 03, 2018 | Published: September 19, 2018 Abstract Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the most prevalent cause of death in economically developed countries. This alarming situation becomes a major issue of global concern. The burden of CVD can be ameliorated by careful risk reduction and the search for viable therapeutic options. The goal of this mini review is to summarize selected studies that have examined vibrotherapy and its potential for improving cardiovascular health. Although many questions remain, presented review highlights some of the potential benefits of vibrotherapy on cardiovascular health. Keywords: cardiovascular disease, whole body vibration, health, quality of life, intervention MOJ Sports Medicine Mini Review Open Access